🌿Native Nature

New England Cottontail

Sylvilagus transitionalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Lagomorpha ›Family: Leporidae ›Genus: Sylvilagus

About

The New England cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis), also called the gray rabbit, brush rabbit, wood hare, wood rabbit, or cooney, is a species of cottontail rabbit represented by fragmented populations in areas of New England, specifically from southern Maine to southern New York. This species bears a close resemblance to the eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus), which has been introduced in much of the New England cottontail home range. The eastern cottontail is now more common in it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of New England Cottontail?
The scientific name of New England Cottontail is Sylvilagus transitionalis.
What kingdom does New England Cottontail belong to?
New England Cottontail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does New England Cottontail belong to?
New England Cottontail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does New England Cottontail belong to?
New England Cottontail belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does New England Cottontail belong to?
New England Cottontail belongs to the order Lagomorpha.
What family does New England Cottontail belong to?
New England Cottontail belongs to the family Leporidae.
What genus does New England Cottontail belong to?
New England Cottontail belongs to the genus Sylvilagus.